Cost of Living (Board of Trade Inquiry).

HC Deb 30 October 1911 vol 30 c532

Mr. JONATHAN SAMUEL

asked whether the Government will undertake an inquiry into the cost of living of the working classes, so that full and reliable information may be available as to the extent to which it has risen in recent years?

The PRIME MINISTER

The Government have already determined to undertake through the Board of Trade a full inquiry into this matter.